1. Digital Learning Environment Central Valley School District January 16, 2013

2. Introductions Mr. Nicholas Perry, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Shawn McCreary, High School Principal Mr. Edward Eimiller, Technology Coordinator Ms. Rebecca Bosco, Chemistry Ms. Courtney Montecalvo, Algebra II

3. Text Book Purchases 2009-2010 Elementary Text/Workbooks 2010-2011 MS/HS Textbooks 2011-2012 MS/HS Textbooks 2012-2013 MS/HS Textbooks 2013-2014 Transition Year 2014-2015 Transition Year 2015-2016 New Textbook Cycle

4. Textbook Cycle Todd Lane – 2015-2016 Reading/LA – 2016-2017 Math – 2017-2018 NA – 2018-2019 Social Studies – 2019-2020 Specials High School 2015-2016 English 2016-2017 Math 2017-2018 Science 2018-2019 Social Studies 2019-2020 WL/Specials Middle School 2015-2016 Reading/English 2016-2017 Math 2017-2018 Science 2018-2019 Social Studies 2019-2020 WL/Specials Center Grange 2015-2016 Reading/LA 2016-2017 Math 2017-2018 NA 2018-2019 Social Studies 2019-2020 Specials

5. Looking to the Future Interactive Textbooks – How it will change the delivery of instruction – Where the content will come from – What device will be used – Management and Procedures – What will the cost be (Time and Money) Hardware Software Infrastructure Curriculum Development Professional Development Maintenance and Replacement Implementation Human Capacity – Community Support

6. Our Plan Apple Partnership Pilot the use of interactive textbooks in each of the 2 secondary buildings over the next two years (math, science, reading/language arts, social studies) School Visits – Secondary – Elementary Two years to study the feasibility of interactive textbooks vs. traditional hard copy text books – To include the feasibility of 1:1 learning environment (6-12) Goals and Objectives Financial Planning Device Procurement & Development End User Support Curriculum Development Infrastructure Development – 2013-14 Teacher Deployment (K-12) – 2014-15 Student Deployment (6-12) – 2015-16 Labs (K-5) Beaver Partnership – Content Creation – Professional Development

7. Why the iPad User Interface. Volume of available apps. Perfect size and weight for all ages. Screen resolution. Number of accessories and add-ons for classroom projects. Cost

8. Student iPad and Accessories 32GB Black WiFi Only iPad (NOT 3G/4G) OtterBox Defender Case (This case should never be removed) USB/Dock Cable iPad Power Adapter

9. iPad Security Subject to the district’s Acceptable Use Policy District Apps Only District E-Mail No Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter) Photo/Video/Audio will be subject to district archiving. Case protects against drops, dust and scratches. DOES NOT protect against liquid. – Case doesn’t work if removed. Case is to be left on at ALL TIMES.

10. iPad Care, Maintenance and Procedures Insurance – All devices are insured from accidental damage and normal wear and tear – Any damage needs to be reported to the teachers. – Students need to respect the equipment. We are making an effort to conduct this pilot at no cost to the student however loss or malicious damage will be the responsibility of the student Excessive Damage Use in other classes Other devices

11. Instruction Technology in the classroom: – An opportunity for students to access multimedia content more frequently. – Size and portability advantage over laptops. – Allows for project-based and interdisciplinary learning in new and exciting ways.

12. Purpose The curriculum will continue to be the focus of instruction. The iPad will be used to take notes, submit homework assignments, complete assessments, communicate with teachers, and create projects.

13. Implementation Timeline Stage 1 – The iPads will remain in the classroom. Stage 2 – Students will take the iPads home. Stage 3 - Students may be permitted to use iPads in other classrooms.

14. Expectations Students are to respect the equipment and report any issues or damage to their teacher. Students will utilize the iPad like any other course required tool. Students will be responsible to bring a fully charged iPad with them daily as it is part of their course material.

15. First Semester Pilot Things We Learned Growing Pains Surveys – Early Results Have Been Positive

16. Technical Support Central Valley Website

17. Questions